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A package of support for the Armed Forces Community in Wales was launched by the Welsh Government last week.

Over 2,000 regulars, reserves and cadets from Her Majesty’s Armed Forces took part in the Lord Mayor’s Show in the City of London on Saturday 12 November 2011.

Housing Minister Grant Shapps pledged to support members of the UK’s Armed Forces in buying their first home or applying for social housing, on Friday, and announced a package of housing help for heroes.

A remembrance special of TV quiz programme ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?’ will be aired tonight, featuring celebrities teaming up with members of the Armed Forces to win money for charity. Report by Lorraine McBride.

For the new series of his BAFTA-winning programme ‘The Choir’, musical maestro Gareth Malone has embarked on his most ambitious and emotional challenge to date – teaching wives and girlfriends of Armed Forces personnel serving in Afghanistan to sing.

For the new series of his BAFTA-winning programme ‘The Choir’, musical maestro Gareth Malone has embarked on his most ambitious and emotional challenge to date – teaching wives and girlfriends of Armed Forces personnel serving in Afghanistan to sing. Interview by Lorraine McBride.

The principles of the Armed Forces Covenant have been enshrined in law for the first time after the Armed Forces Bill received Royal Assent today.

Members of HM Armed Forces today attended the launch of the Royal British Legion’s 2011 Poppy Appeal, which aims to break previous years’ fundraising totals.

Six medical professionals have won the Barclays Women of the Year Award 2011 for their work with injured members of the Armed Forces. Report by Lorraine McBride.

The Minister for the Armed Forces, Nick Harvey, has today announced the conclusion of a review into the provision of the Continuity of Education Allowance (CEA).